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A guide to the best things to do and attractions in Boston

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Get to know the city with our guides to some of Boston’s most popular areas

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Boston cream pie and baked beans, explained
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Boston cream pie and baked beans, explained

Here's where to go for two of the dishes most associated with The Hub

21 things Bostonians do better than everyone else
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21 things Bostonians do better than everyone else

These are the habits and skills at which locals are known to excel

31 things that will definitely happen when you move to Boston
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31 things that will definitely happen when you move to Boston

For example, you will end up learning the words to “Dirty Water,” and “Sweet Caroline”

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20 things that make you a true Bostonian
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20 things that make you a true Bostonian

Bostonians are a specific kind of breed, but not everyone who lives here is truly a native

The best hotels in Boston

Mandarin Oriental, Boston
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Mandarin Oriental, Boston

Blending global luxury, Back Bay style and New England charm, the Mandarin Oriental is an urban oasis

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Four Seasons Hotel Boston
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Four Seasons Hotel Boston

The Four Seasons boasts an ideal location in the Back Bay, with swooning views of the Public Garden and impeccable amenities

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Liberty Hotel
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Liberty Hotel

The Liberty Hotel resides in the home of the old Charles Street Jail, which was built in 1851

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XV Beacon
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XV Beacon

XV Beacon provides the well-heeled visitors with an upscale option steps from the State House

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Boston Harbor Hotel
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Boston Harbor Hotel

Sandwiched between the Boston Harbor and Kennedy Greenway, the BHH offers an ideal location for out-of-towners

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